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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.41, 1,000.07 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.41, 1,000.07 and 358.36 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.41 : 1,000.07 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.41/1,000.07 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.41x = 1,000.07 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.41x = 358,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,379.19/666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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